Miami Dolphins CB Torry McTyer, via UNLV, plays well in pinch

Miami Dolphins cornerback Torry McTyer defends against Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who could not hold onto a one-handed catch in the end zone on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Torry McTyer was a pleasant surprise in the spring and summer, making the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted rookie free agent out of UNLV.

On Sunday in Kansas City, McTyer got the most extensive playing time of the season, taking on 59 cornerback snaps after veteran Alterraun Verner left the game with a hamstring injury.

Verner was playing for Cordrea Tankersley, who had an ankle injury, who was playing for Byron Maxwell, who was released. Cornerback Tony Lippett has also missed the season with an achilles injury.

But coaches are high on McTyer’s potential and he did not look out of place against the Chiefs.

“I think it went well,” McTyer said after the game. “But I felt like since we lost I felt like I could have done a little better. But it was definitely a good feeling to finally get out there and get my feet wet a little bit. But there is still a lot of work to do.”

McTyer said he believes he covered Tyreek Hill, Albert Wilson and Demarcus Robinson.

“I had no time to react,” McTyer said. “Just go out there and do my job. And do everything I can to help my team win.”

McTyer said playing extensively after only six defensive back snaps previously (he’s a special teams contributor) has added to his confidence.

“I would say a lot,” McTyer said. “Just proving that I can cover those guys. I can cover those guys. I can compete.”